Goin' for the Gold

Goin’ for the Gold is an adventurer’s march, relentless, happy and upbeat with a strong, memorable melody leading the way. After all, someone might strike it rich!

Program Notes

Goin’ for the Gold is an adventurer’s march. Although the title might make one think of the California Gold Rush of 1849 or the Alaska Yukon Gold Rush in 1896, the piece really portrays seekers of fortune looking for loot. The piece begins with a determined trek rhythm and the main theme, accompanied by the trek rhythm, begins soon after played by the trumpets. The theme gets passed from instrument to instrument, just as the adventurers move from here and there looking for treasure. The piece is relentless, but happy and upbeat. After all, someone might strike it rich!

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2020
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Piccolo (optional)
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon (optional)
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
T.C. Baritone
Tuba

Timpani (2-3 drums)
Percussion 1: Glockenspiel, Triangle, Xylophone
Percussion 2: Snare Drum
Percussion 3: Cymbals, Marimba
Percussion 4: Bass Drum